Welcome to the website of the European Academy of Paediatrics. The EAP comprises paediatricians, and national and specialist paediatric societies from every European country. It is also the Paediatric Section of the Union of European Medical Specialities (UEMS).

The aim of the EAP is to promote child health and to harmonise standards of paediatric training and services throughout Europe. It promotes research and continuing professional development through conferences and meetings.

It’s European Board of Paediatrics and groups for primary, secondary and tertiary care are working on a common standards for training and services on which every country can build its needs. There are also working groups that cover issues such as adolescent health and ethics.

The EAP meets twice a year and has a biannual international conference, which is an opportunity to discuss the outcomes of research in paediatrics.

Please look at the website. Paediatricians will find information about these activities as well as position statements on issues such as immunisation and end of life care. If you are a parent or a child or young person, you may find advice on current or common areas of concern.

Do not hesitate to contact us with comments or suggestions. If you are a paediatrician please join us – there are many benefits including a much-reduced subscription to the journal ADC and opportunities to take part in our work and improve the health of children in Europe.

Dr Patricia Hamilton

Past President